Grimaldi Dynasty

Where the Grimaldi of Monaco originate
Where the Grimaldi of Monaco originate
This January, Prince Albert II paid a visit to two Piedmont and Liguria communes that have recently joined the Italian Association of Grimaldi Historic Sites of Monaco.
20 Sep, 2026
Albert and Charlène are celebrating their 10-year wedding anniversary
Albert and Charlène are celebrating their 15-year wedding anniversary! The prince and the mermaid, a love story
15 years ago one of the most glamorous weddings on the planet was celebrated in Monaco in the spotlight of international cameras.
2 Jul, 2026
Prince's Palace
Monaco and the British Realm: A Tale of Two Royal Houses
The House of Grimaldi, princes and sovereigns of Monaco, is often seen as a uniquely Mediterranean dynasty with its own local traditions and alliances, particularly with France, Italy and even through the ages with Spain.
17 Jun, 2026
Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace's “wedding of the century”
Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace’s “wedding of the century”: a fairy-tale come true in Monaco
On April 19, 70 years ago, the legendary wedding of Prince Rainier III and actress Grace Kelly took place.
18 Apr, 2026
The Brittany Roots of Monaco Princes
The Brittany Roots of Monaco Princes
Prince Albert II of Monaco is commonly known as the Grimaldi who represents one of the oldest dynasties in Europe, allegedly founded by Grimaldo Canella, the consul of Genoa in the late 12th century. In 1297, the Grimaldis took possession of Monaco for the very first time.
2 Apr, 2026
Prince Albert II
The House of Grimaldi: HSH Prince Albert II
Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre Grimaldi; born 14 March 1958 in the Prince's Palace of Monaco is the reigning Prince of Monaco and head of the princely house of Grimaldi. He is the son of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace, formerly Grace Kelly, the American actress.
14 Mar, 2026
Alice Heine: Monaco’s First American Princess
It was 100 years ago, on December 22, 1925, when Alice Heine died, the second wife of Prince Albert I of Monaco, the first American woman to sit on any European throne.
27 Jan, 2026
Princess Charlène of Monaco
Princess Charlène of Monaco: a shining star of the princely Monegasque sky
“Sport has given me drive and discipline and it also taught me to remain humble”, is used to say H.S.H. Princess Charlène of Monaco. These words represent the pure essence of a First Lady who is showing the best side of the Principality throughout the world.
25 Jan, 2026
Princess Caroline
Portrait of Princess Caroline: Love and Philanthropy
Princess Caroline stays out of the limelight and rarely talks to the press, but her philanthropy, elegance and fashion sense speak louder than words. She is known to the public as a royal with style, poise and generosity.
23 Jan, 2026
Prince Rainier III
Looking Back at the Life of Prince Rainier III on his 101st Birthday
Summing up a person’s entire life in a few short paragraphs is no easy task. Especially if that person was Prince Rainier III, who would be celebrating his 101st birthday this spring.
31 May, 2025
Prince Pierre Polignac, patron of literature and arts in Monaco
Prince Pierre Polignac, patron of literature and arts in Monaco
Pierre Polignac, grandfather of the current Monaco sovereign, passed away sixty years ago, on November 10, 1964. He is resting in peace in the old Chapelle de la Paix in the princely gardens. Prince Pierre's contribution in terms of spreading art and literature is palpable to this day.
11 Feb, 2025
Grace Kelly
Princess Grace: from Hollywood to Monaco throne
On November 12 the Principality of Monaco and the entire world is remembering Grace Kelly, the Princess of Monaco who was born on this day 94 years ago.
14 Sep, 2023
Charles III: Golden Pages in the History of Monaco
Charles III: Golden Pages in the History of Monaco
Prince Charles III of Monaco was born on December 8th, 1818 in Paris, as Charles Honoré Grimaldi. He was not the very first Prince of Monaco; however, many things in the Principality began with him.
21 Jul, 2023
Florestan I, a Prince of Monaco
Florestan I, a Prince of Monaco through no choice of his own
HelloMonaco continues its series about the rulers of Monaco and today we will introduce you to Florestan I who was in power from 1841 to 1856. It must be said that little information is available about this Prince.
20 Oct, 2022
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